Hurst Jaws of Life® is the leading manufacturer of the world’s most complete line of hydraulic rescue tools, air bags and related accessories, as well as shoring and stabilization products. The eDRAULIC® line of self-contained rescue tools, features the same power as standard hydraulics. Hurst products are frequently used in vehicle, industrial, and USAR, RIT and Forcible Entry applications. New to the Hurst family of brands is StrongArm, a versatile, multipurpose tool that fills a critical need for fire, technical rescue, and US&R taskforces. Hurst Jaws of Life has the strongest network of distributors in the industry, with locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Fast opening and closing action on the SC 758E2 ensure speed during time-critical rescues, and the cutting blade surface is taken to the end of the blade for more aggressive blade...
The company’s EWXT water-resistant casing debuts in three tools, which also feature a new brushless motor for greater efficiency and a longer run time.
HURST Jaws of Life is offering first responders four new choices in rescue tools in 2018, building on an already-extensive portfolio of battery-powered eDRAULIC and 10,000 PSI...
Mike Canon talks about the new HURST eDRAULIC 3.0 Smart Rescue Tools, which include a smart dashboard and other features to decrease extrication times.
Kristen Wade spoke with industry leaders in rescue equipment and the first responders who use the tools to get a look at how battery-powered innovations make today's products ...
The company whose hero tool founded the modern-day rescue tool industry is marking its half-century milestone with a celebratory logo, challenge coins, patches and more.
Bruce Johnston has been promoted to Director of Marketing, IDEX North American Fire & Safety; Mike Canon was named Director of Rescue Sales, IDEX Fire & Safety Commercial; and...
Hurst's eDRAULIC Watertight Extrication Tools and eDRAULIC 2.0 battery-powered tools achieved a high ranking in the new NFPA test, designed to mimic B-posts made with ultra-high...
The Avalon, NJ, Volunteer Fire Department, in Cape May County has taken delivery of a 2019 Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper. It is built on a four-door six-occupant cab and chassis,...
HURST Jaws of Life, an industry-leading global manufacturer of rescue tools, will demonstrate its HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC tools during 2019 FDIC International in Indianapolis...
It is built on a four-door Rosenbauer Commander, climate-controlled cab and chassis with a raised roof and seating for eight in 911 Seats and full-height rear doors.
Philadelphia Fire Department has a new Rescue, built by SVI Trucks. The technical rescue truck features an SVI-built 24-foot stainless-steel walk-in body mounted on a Spartan ...
Scullville Volunteer Fire Company, part of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Fire Department, has taken delivery of a 2018 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 107-foot rear-mount aerial.
Indian River, DE, Volunteer Fire Department, has taken delivery of a 2018 Rosenbauer Commander rescue pumper. It is built on a Rosenbauer Commander four-door climate-controlled...
HURST Jaws of Life has new talent leading its business and operations as Ellie Mulcahy joins the industry-leading global manufacturer of rescue tools as general manager.
Eden, NC, Rescue Squad, in Rockingham County, has taken delivery of a 2018 heavy rescue squad, built on a Freightliner M2-106 cab and chassis by Hackney Emergency Vehicles.
HURST Jaws of Life, Inc. has launched a new website, providing dealers and end users with robust resources, time-saving features and an immersive HURST Jaws of Life experience...
Firefighters with Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Township of Hamilton have taken delivery of a 2017 Pierce Enforcer Mega-PUC rescue-pumper.
Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Company, Toms River Township, Ocean County, NJ, has taken delivery of a 2016 Marion Body Works pumper built on a Spartan cab and chassis.
The Town of Hammonton Volunteer Fire Department, Atlantic County, N.J., which covers "the Blueberry Capitol of the World," has purchased a 2016 rescue pumper built by Marion Body...
You need to arm yourself properly. And if you’re a firefighter in a tactical rescue or rapid intervention team, the StrongArm from Hurst Jaws of Life can help you do just that...
Hurst Jaws of Life has named Patti Plemmons as customer service manager. Plemmons brings 15 years of customer service, sales and marketing, product management and organizational...
THE ELIZABETH, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Pierce Arrow XT custom pumper equipped with a Snozzle High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) featuring a piercing nozzle...
Custom Apparatus CabE-ONE has debuted the redesigned Quest custom cab featuring improved ergonomics that can be seen and felt with lower and wider cab steps allowing for easier...
The Glenview Fire Department received a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT Quint in 2013. The unit carries a full compliment of extrication equipment with two reels and Hurst high pressure ...
Shelby, N.C. – Hurst Jaws of Life unveiled this month at FDIC the next generation of eDRAULIC battery-powered rescue tools – eDRAULIC 2.0.The new eDRAULIC 2.0 rescue tool line...
HALTOM CITY, TX, FIRE/RESCUE has taken delivery of a Rosenbauer Cobra 100-foot midmount aerial platform mounted on a Rosenbauer Commander chassis. Components include a Rosenbauer...
Mulvane Fire Rescue has put into service a 2013 Toyne rescue truck designed to not only perform rescues, but to serve as a mobile air and lighting apparatus as well.It's built...
THE PINE HILL, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of an E-ONE E-Max rescue pumper built on an E-ONE Typhoon X Long chassis powered by a 450-hp Cummins ISL engine with Jacobs...
AirshoreThe new Airshore Midpoint Brace supports the building of raker rails with an insertion height in excess of eight feet. The Midpoint Brace strengthens the triangle and ...
Firefighters in Hazel Township, Pa. , are now responding with a KME custom heavy rescue built on a KME Predator cab and chassis.The unit has a 22-inch raised roof and a 10-inch...
ALEXIS The Saunemin, IL, Fire Protection District operates an Alexis custom pumper/tanker built on an HME 1871 MFDxL chassis powered by a 360-hp Cummins ISC engine with an Allison...
THE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICIALS (APCO) INTERNATIONAL has received a $50,000 grant from the MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION to provide qualified association...
PIERCE MANUFACTURING has received an order for three aerial tiller vehicles from the Columbus, OH, Division of Fire. Each apparatus will feature an Arrow XT chassis, 105-foot ...
Shelby, N.C. – Select Hurst Jaws of Life® products in the eDRAULIC, Vetter, Airshore, and Mini-Lite categories are now available through Grainger.“Grainger, a leading distributor...
Hurst Jaws of Life® is Now on Facebook – facebook.com/hurstjawsoflifeHurst Jaws of Life Fan Page will share stories, honor heroes, provide technology updates and more___________________...
HURST JAWS OF LIFE offers the new SC-357 and SC-557 Combination Tools that deliver approximately 10% more spreading and pulling force than the previous versions.
Shelby, N.C. – The new Hurst Jaws of Life 10,000 psi SC Combination Tools (SC-357 and SC-557) received an internal component redesign that delivers approximately 10 percent more...
FIRE-DEX has appointed Brett Jaffe as president and CEO. Jaffe started his career in the management-training program at Cooper Industries in 1988. During his 11 years at Cooper...
Rescue RamHURST JAWS OF LIFE has introduced the R 411E, a rescue ram without hoses and able to be operated with or without a cord. The claws at the two ends can be rotated 360...
R 411E - RamWhile the R 411E is extremely compact, it offers enough strength to pack a powerful punch. The first ram without hoses, the R 411E has the ability to operate with ...
The SC 350E combination tool has all the power and flexibility to help rescuers rip, cut or bend steel as needed. The SC 350E will perform all these tasks without the need for...
HURST JAWS OF LIFE has introduced the JL-500 5,000-psi cutter, featuring a blade design engineered to address the larger diameters and stronger metals being encountered by rescuers...
HURST JAWS OF LIFE has introduced the S 311E cutter, a sidekick to the bigger S 700E. The new cutter features a unique combination of brute cutting strength, large blade opening...
The new HURST JAWS OF LIFE S 700 series cutter design has improved blade geometry, which enables the forged shock-resistant tool steel blades to attain their maximum cutting capability...
Shelby, N.C. – Hurst Jaws of Life® has engaged in a partnership with Shur-Sales & Marketing, a multi-divisional independent manufacturers' representative firm focusing on the...
Shelby, NC – The first rescue utilizing Hurst’s new line of electro-hydraulic tools, eDRAULIC, was made on September 2, 2010 by Lake Country Fire and Rescue. The eDRAULIC line...
Shelby, North Carolina- Hurst Jaws of Life announced today an aggressive promotion directed toward Fire and Rescue Departments. The promotion is designed to assist rescue services...